Logitech - POP ICON COMBO Compact TKL Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Bundle with Programmable Quiet Keys and Buttons - Off-white & Orange

Great combo keyboard and mouse. Very compact and it was just what we needed for our office admin.

It's kind of crazy to think about how long Logitech has been making keyboards and mice, and that in spite of that they're still somehow finding ways to make cool new products in those categories. That can't be easy, per se. And what's nice about that is that when they do something like make a purple keyboard that has CLEARLY been created with an emphasis on form and style over function and typing precision... you can still be confident that you're getting a *good* keyboard that has been created with an emphasis on form and fuction. And that's very much the case here. So, since you could buy any number of other very good logitech keyboards that aren't purple I suppose the real question with this one is if the design is a positive or a negative. Overall, I think it's a positive. I know there's a whole community of folks who are very much into their keyboards. I don't think those folks are probably going for the Pop Icon, but... if you're not interested in going that far with things but still want something that looks cool and doesn't cost an arm and a leg then Logitech has you covered here. And I appreciate that! First and foremost, I think the color looks great. It'll work in your daughter's room, living room, or home office no problem. There's a pale purple on top and a very vibrant purple on the bottom. The keys are mostly a creamy white and I really like the shape of them. They just look cool. I even like the Logi logo on the space bar. The backspace key is huge and all the other keys are in a pretty standard, easy to reach layout. Essentially, my feeling is that if you like the look of this in the photos you will not be disappointed by the look in real life. On the function front, I have no big complaints. The key travel is good, I can type very fast with minimal errors on this keyboard, and there are few shortcuts on the function row like show desktop, search, emoji, etc. that are practical and super useful when paired with a device like an iPad. I haven't talked about the mouse yet, but... well, it's a mouse and it works perfectly well and looks exactly like it does in the photos. It's comfy. The scroll wheel has a soft rubbery feel, there's a tacticle click when you scroll, and you can click down on the wheel itself, as well as the center piece that surrounds the wheel. Together, they make up a really great pair at a very good price that looks different and nice compared to most keyboards you could just buy off the shelf of a brick and mortar store. Why 4 stars though? Well, I don't love the Logi Options software. Part of the marketing for this keyboard is the ability to customize buttons and add smart actions, macros, etc. And all of that stuff *is* possible... but you need the Log Options+ app to do that, and it's only available on Mac or Windows. Why is there no phone or tablet version of this app?? Again, this combo is just screaming to be paired with an iPad and yet those users are shut out from this piece of Logitech's software solution. It doesn't make a ton of sense to me. Fortunately, I do have a Mac so I was able to pair it to that device and poke around with things. The app itself is well designed and is also where you'll get any firmware updates for the keyboard. But I again I wish there was a little more thought given to the tablet user. See those four dark purple keys on the right of the keyboard? I tried mapping the Home key to the minimize window function and could not get that action to work on either the Mac or my iPad. User error perhaps, but I didn't have the same issue getting it to map to something like mute volume. There are some useful options the app suggests that could be explored (like opening ChatGPT), but I'd love to see a little more thought given to this part of the process overall. It seems like there ought to be a layout option you could select that would be a bit more specific to certain devices like tablets. All in all, I don't think this is a huge issue given that most buyers of this product will likely be all but perfectly content with the default mapping for this keyboard. It's easy to pair to three devices and switch between them, it's easy to use, it works well, and it looks cool. There's really nothing here that would make me not want to recommend it to anyone who likes the look of it. Very happy overall.

I’ve always enjoyed Logi devices, particularly their mice. Also, as a professional who is typing on a computer virtually everyday, the typing experience matters to me. I use several different keyboards (in different locations) opting for a mechanical keyboard experience. To me, keyboards and mice are very personal devices that should not only be functional, enjoyable, and fun - vs. a typical black keyboard with QWERTY layout that you’ll find packaged in a desktop PC. The Logi POP Icon manages to strike a good balance of price, typing experience, and personality. It’s not the best keyboard/mouse I’ve ever used - I don’t think anyone expects it to be - but it brings enough to the table to warrant your consideration. DESIGN AND USE First and foremost, the design is what makes this keyboard stand a part. Mine is a light purple, lilac, color. And I really enjoy it. Again, it’s different. But that’s all a matter of personal preference. Both the mouse and keyboard do have a “plasticky” feel to them. I don’t want to call it a “cheap” feel, because I still think they’re high quality, but there’s no premium materials or metal here. For the keyboard, the keycaps are concave shape with a low profile. While they don’t “click” like my mechanical keyboard, they have a satisfying amount of give that’s enjoyable to use. It’s described as silent, and much like the Logi Master series keyboards, they are. In fact, it’s a very similar typing experience compared to the Master MX keyboard, albeit the materials used are a little different. If you have people next to you, they won’t hear you typing away. I’m not sure what percentage keyboard you’d call it, but there’s no number pad which is a little bit of a downer to me, I prefer a dedicated number pad but that’s personal preference. The “home” end” “pg up” and “pg dn” buttons are all on the right side placed vertically which is a little different than I’m accustomed to, but it took little time to get adjusted. And there’s lots of action buttons on your F buttons, including changing devices, activating speech services, mute, volume up and down. All of which are appreciated. The main downside, and likely a cost cutting measure, is that the keys aren’t backlit. That could be a deal breaker for some. The mouse is a pebble shape, like the keyboard it feels a bit plasticky but is otherwise comfortable to use. Of course, it’s hard using it when I’m accustomed to the Master MX3 mouse, but it’s nonetheless easy to use and responsive. There’s the standard power slider on the bottom, button to switch between 3 different devices, there’s the left/right click, wheel, and then there’s an action button that you can program within the Logi Plus app. By default it opens up an “emoji” panel, which isn’t of much use to me, but that could be because of my age. Like the keyboard keys, it’s silent when clicking and very responsive. The one missing piece for me, is no side buttons (which I use almost exclusively when navigating the web, going backwards a page and forward). SETUP/BATTERY LIFE Setup is easy, assuming your device has Bluetooth. Most do, but my work desktop for example doesn’t. So check that before buying. If you don’t have Bluetooth you can still connect it with the Logi Bolt USB adapter, but that’s NOT included in the package. It would have been nice if Logitech could have thrown that in there - but I’m assuming it’s rarely a problem given the ubiquitousness of Bluetooth nowadays. Once I pulled out the battery tabs, my Windows 11 desktop immediately recognized them and paired up. It was flawless. Do add another computer, you simply hit the second or third device option (there’s one on the keyboard and mouse) and then pair it through another device’s Bluetooth settings. They have a wide range of compatibility given that they have Bluetooth. They take triple A batteries which is nice, except I prefer not to waste batteries and wish they had a rechargeable battery. They’re rated at 36 month battery life (for the keyboard) and 24 months (for the mouse). This does alleviate some concerns of needing to have batteries at your disposal. LOGI PLUS SOFTWARE This is the real magic of any Logi device, and that applies to the POP Icon as well. You don’t have to download the software, but it allows you to customize hot buttons. For example, you can change the button on the mouse to do more than bring up the emoji menu. There’s a ton of preset options, like opening the calculator or a particular program, but you can also create AI based shortcuts to do whatever you like. Say you want to quickly open several programs, you can program it to do that. It also has program specific actions. For example, while on Zoom, the action button on the mouse will mute/unmute your microphone. These take a little practice to figure out what works best for you, but if you invest a little thought and time into it, you can really make things easier and maximize your efficiency. And the best part is that it’s pretty intuitive to setup (some programs can be daunting in that regard). CONCLUSION If you are looking for a keyboard and mouse that has some personality without breaking the bank for an expensive mechanical RGB device, this is a solid option. While the lack of backlighting could be a dealbreaker, it’s a good value proposition and the Logi Plus software and ability to assign actions makes up some of the difference. And you can trust the Logi brand.